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Windows XP/2000 - cant start windows xp in safe mode posted in the Operating Systems forums; hi all. trying to start windows in safe mode but cant suss out how to do it. when i restart pc & press F8 for start up menu nothin happens. ...

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hi all. trying to start windows in safe mode but cant suss out how to do it. when i restart pc & press F8 for start up menu nothin happens. i have the option on my pc where i can press delete on start up for options but cant find safe mode in them options!! any ideas?? i gotta be going wrong or missing something somewhere. any help wud be great

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Welcome to PCHF brett!

Pressing the DEL key will bring up the bios settings - safe mode wont be in there and you shouldnt edit that unless you know what you are doing.

The way to get into safe mode is to continually tap F8 on bootup.

Hope this helps,

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tried that many many times to no avail. ill go & give it another go tho. many thanks for the reply



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